Indiana University Athletics
Varsity Eight Breaks Seven Minutes
5/13/2001 12:00:00 AM | Women's Rowing
May 13, 2001
Varsity Eight Breaks Seven Minutes
Two strong rows closed out the 2001 sprint season for Indiana's rowing team. The varsity eight broke the seven minute barrier for the first time Sunday at Central Regions with a time of 6:52 for second place in the C final. Clemson won the heat in 6:44.9. North Carolina finished third in 6:54.6, SMU fourth in 6:57.3, and Cincinnati fifth in 6:59.4. North Carolina and Cincinnati entered the race with faster times than the Hoosiers. Indiana turned in the ninth fastest first varsity eight time of the day.
The varsity four finished fourth in 8:05.8 in the petite final. Notre Dame crossed first in 7:48. Texas took second in 7:54.5 and Tennessee took third in 7:56.7. SMU in 8:13.8 and Tulsa in 8:34.0 followed the Hoosiers. Indiana stayed with Tennessee through the middle of the 2,000 meter course, but could not hold on when the Lady Vols made their move. The fourth place petite final finish gives Indiana a tenth place finish overall.
Big Ten schools captured the top three team spots, with Michigan winning with 120 points, Ohio State taking second with 74 points, and Iowa claiming third with 49 points. Indiana did not score.
Varsity 4 Petite Final
1. Notre Dame 7:48.0
2. Texas 7:54.5
3. Tennessee 7:56.7
4. Indiana 8:05.8
5. SMU 8:13.8
Varsity 8 C Level Final
1. Clemson 6:44.9
2. Indiana 6:52.1
3. UNC 6:54.6
4. SMU 6:57.3
5. Cincinnati 6:59.4
| Location | Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Melton Lake) From the North: Take I – 75 south to exit 122 for Clinton (Route 61). Follow 61 west to Oak Ridge. At the first traffic light you reach upon entering Oak Ridge, turn left. This will put you on Melton Lake Drive. Follow Melton Lake Drive until you reach the race site which will be on the left. |
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| Course | 2000 meters | ||||||
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